UK engineering firm Wood announced on 11 February that it has “confirmed Adnoc Refining’s capability to produce Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF).” This paves the way for alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (Corsia), once that certification process has been formalized.
Unlike Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) which Corsia defines as “renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels,” LCAF is “a fossil-based aviation fuel that meets the Corsia Sustainability Criteria.” Corsia says this can be achieved through measures such as carbon capture and the use of low-carbon hydrogen. (CONTINUED - 164 WORDS)